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There Are Plenty Of Aggressive Drivers In Hawaiʻi, But Is It ‘Road Rage’?

Researchers and law enforcement officials are seeing increases in careless and aggressive driving in Hawaiʻi. It’s challenging to quantify the extent of the problem.

Why did cars get so hard to see out of?

According to Matt Reed, an engineering professor at the University of Michigan, “there’s a lot of pressure making A-pillars bigger” and “not much pressure making them smaller”, which can affect the safety of those both inside and outside of cars.

Waymo recalls more than a thousand driverless cars

Self driving cars are taking older adults to medical appointments

“Since the service launched June 20, over 150 riders have used the free self-driving service to get to doctor’s appointments, grocery stores and recreational areas like the Detroit Riverfront. “

Driver monitoring systems: How do they work and how are OEMs evaluating their effectiveness?

“(GM)…in collaboration with the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, GM has analyzed insurance claims and data reported by police to evaluate Super Cruise use. Super Cruise is GM’s hands-free driver assistance technology.”

What to Know About C-V2X, the Future of Car Safety

“Within the next five years, the DOT wants car manufacturers to equip vehicles with a new generation of anti-crash systems that can see around other cars and corners.”

Autonomous shuttle service for people with disabilities preparing to launch in Detroit

“I was really leery at first when I heard about autonomous vehicles, but it was amazing.”

How AI could change EV charging

It’s a real thing: Drivers and passengers report motion sickness in EVs

$130M Electric Vehicle Center launches at U-Michigan

A former auto industry executive has been named director of the state-funded center.

U-M at AutoMobili-D: Schedule of experts and demos

U-M highlights research that aims to enable safe, electric, connected and automated transportation and mobility.